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EU Export Policies: Double Standards on Toxic...

Introduction The European Union's export policies in 2025 reveal a...

Effects of Continental Glacier Melt on Arctic Coastal Carbon...

Introduction The Arctic is undergoing rapid transformation due to climate...

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EU Export Policies: Double Standards on Toxic Pesticides and Banned Products

Introduction The European Union's export policies in 2025 reveal a stark contrast between rigorous internal regulations and permissive external practices. Under frameworks like REACH and pesticide directives, products deemed too dangerous for EU markets—such as neurotoxic pesticides, harmful plastics, and unsafe toys—are prohibited domestically. Yet, these same items can be produced and exported abroad, often to countries with weaker safeguards....

Microplastics in the Human Body: Unseen Invaders and Emerging Health Crises

Microplastics, once dismissed as mere environmental nuisances, are now recognized as pervasive contaminants in the human body. Originating from degraded plastics, synthetic textiles, and industrial waste, these particles enter through everyday activities like eating, drinking, and breathing. A 2024 Nature Medicine study detected them in human brains, kidneys, livers, placentas, testes, blood vessels, bone marrow, and reproductive organs, with...

Polluted Lands: Key Figures of an Invisible Threat in the United States

Polluted Lands: The Quantified Reality of a National Crisis In the United States, soil pollution hits hard: according to the EPA, over 1,300 sites are on the Superfund list, but...

Plastic Wars : A Global Addiction in Crisis

An Ocean of Plastic: The Scale of the Disaster Plastic has established itself as the queen material of globalization. With over 460 million tons produced each year, the planet is...

Farmers at the Crossroads: Towards Low-Carbon Agriculture, Myth or Genuine Climate Solution?

Agriculture Facing the Climate Emergency: Observations and Challenges Agriculture currently accounts for about 12% of greenhouse gas emissions in the UK, and up to 23% globally according to the FAO....

The 7th Plastic Continent, Humanity’s Invisible Shame

An Artificial Continent, Fruit of Our Plastic Era The term "7th plastic continent" evokes a striking image: that of a new geographical space, born not from natural processes, but from...

Endangered Species in Peril: The Insufficiency of Government Plans in the Face of Climate Change

Introduction Climate change poses an increasing threat to endangered species worldwide. A recent report published in the journal Nature Climate Change revealed that more than 99% of endangered...

Impact of Wind Turbines on Birds: Balancing Renewable Energy and Wildlife Risks

Introduction Wind turbines embody the hope of a transition to renewable and sustainable energy. However, behind this green promise lies a concerning reality: their impact on bird populations....

The Environmental Impact of Chemical Treatments in Vineyards Across Switzerland and Europe

Introduction Vineyards across Switzerland and Europe are renowned for producing some of the world's finest wines. However, the conventional methods used in viticulture, particularly the application of chemical treatments, have...

Understanding the Carbon Footprint: Everything You Need to Know About Scopes and Greenhouse Gases

Introduction to the Carbon Footprint The carbon footprint is an essential tool for measuring the ecological impact of businesses and individuals. It is an inventory of the greenhouse gas (GHG)...

The eternal dangers of PFAS: an invisible threat to the environment

PFAS: eternal pollutants threatening the environment PFAS are fluorinated organic compounds that are used in many products because of their waterproof and non-stick properties. However, their unique chemical structure makes...

Extinction Rebellion: Between Activism and Controversies

Introduction Since its creation in 2018, Extinction Rebellion has disrupted the landscape of climate activism. Inspired by historical civil disobedience movements, this global network advocates direct non-violent actions to force...

IFAD International Fund for Agricultural Development

Introduction The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is a specialized agency of the United Nations dedicated to eradicating poverty and hunger in rural areas of developing countries. By focusing...

Road Expansion Project Set to Ease Commute Time in Town

In the dynamic world of business and entrepreneurship, success is not just about having a great idea or a solid business plan. It requires a combination of factors, including...